Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
There isn't another South American food restaurant anywhere near! They have a great acai bowl for breakfast.
Nazca Kitchen
3700 McKinney AvenueThere isn't another South American food restaurant anywhere near! They have a great acai bowl for breakfast.
Nice little neighborhood coffee shop.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sip Stir Coffee House
3800 McKinney AveNice little neighborhood coffee shop.
Mediterranean restaurant where everything on the menu is delicious!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baboush
3636 McKinney AveMediterranean restaurant where everything on the menu is delicious!
It's more traditional Tex Mex than some of the others.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manny's Uptown
3521 Oak Grove AveIt's more traditional Tex Mex than some of the others.
They have fantastic burgers and their baby blue salad is divine. Plus, they're open late!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Burger Bar
3699 West VillageThey have fantastic burgers and their baby blue salad is divine. Plus, they're open late!
A cool restaurant incubator with several unique, non-chain concepts all in a row. After you eat, step into Kate Weiser chocolates and end the night at the brewery.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdA cool restaurant incubator with several unique, non-chain concepts all in a row. After you eat, step into Kate Weiser chocolates and end the night at the brewery.
Shake Shack
2500 N Pearl StBecause....you can.
Great neighborhood feel with decent food, sports and an outdoor seating area that provides nice people watching without the crowds of McKinney Avenue...not that the crowds of McKinney are bad.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
State & Allen
2400 Allen StGreat neighborhood feel with decent food, sports and an outdoor seating area that provides nice people watching without the crowds of McKinney Avenue...not that the crowds of McKinney are bad.
You get to choose your own fixin's in a salad or a wrap and it's fresh and delicious and well-priced. And if it's nice, you get to sit outside and watch the world go by.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salata
3000 Blackburn StYou get to choose your own fixin's in a salad or a wrap and it's fresh and delicious and well-priced. And if it's nice, you get to sit outside and watch the world go by.
It's vegan. And delicious. And the energy is just....just go.
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Cosmic Cafe
2912 Oak Lawn AveIt's vegan. And delicious. And the energy is just....just go.
It's a super cool buffet inside a Hindu Temple. Really cool experience you can't get just anywhere.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kalachandji's
5430 Gurley AveIt's a super cool buffet inside a Hindu Temple. Really cool experience you can't get just anywhere.
The Porch
2912 N Henderson AveBest chicken fried steak.
Because...BBQ. Waiting in line is actually kind of fun, because you meet the people in front of and behind you, but if you have 4 or more people, you can go to the 5lb or more counter and you don't have to wait. Sure, you might have leftovers, but you have a kitchen, so, go for it.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainBecause...BBQ. Waiting in line is actually kind of fun, because you meet the people in front of and behind you, but if you have 4 or more people, you can go to the 5lb or more counter and you don't have to wait. Sure, you might have leftovers, but you have a kitchen, so, go for it.
Best thin crust pizza ever. And they'll deliver. You have to go down to get it, but it's worth it. "Never trust a round pizza."
i Fratelli Pizza Uptown
2815 Allen StBest thin crust pizza ever. And they'll deliver. You have to go down to get it, but it's worth it. "Never trust a round pizza."
This is the only place mentioned for Texas in O Magazine's best things to do in each state. It's a cool old Italian deli/grocery store and they have private wine dinners and public wine tastings all the time. If you're planning to do some cooking while you're in Dallas, visit Jimmy's!
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Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan StThis is the only place mentioned for Texas in O Magazine's best things to do in each state. It's a cool old Italian deli/grocery store and they have private wine dinners and public wine tastings all the time. If you're planning to do some cooking while you're in Dallas, visit Jimmy's!
Entertainment & Activities
It's right downstairs! And it has a full bar, indie movies and pre-selected seats, so you don't have to get there early!
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Magnolia Theatre
3699 McKinney AveIt's right downstairs! And it has a full bar, indie movies and pre-selected seats, so you don't have to get there early!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music every night of the week and a great Dallas feel, with lots of hospitality and ice cold Shiner Bock beer.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rustic
3656 Howell StLive music every night of the week and a great Dallas feel, with lots of hospitality and ice cold Shiner Bock beer.
Classic Dallas and THE place to see and be seen. Huge outdoor patio, friendly servers and ice cold Shiner Bock beer.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katy Trail
Katy TrailClassic Dallas and THE place to see and be seen. Huge outdoor patio, friendly servers and ice cold Shiner Bock beer.
Knox is on the west side of 75 with great shopping and a few restaurants, and Henderson is on the east side of 75 with tons of restaurants. Velvet Taco is open until the last person has been fed.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knox / Henderson
Knox is on the west side of 75 with great shopping and a few restaurants, and Henderson is on the east side of 75 with tons of restaurants. Velvet Taco is open until the last person has been fed.
Start at The Truck Yard just because you need to see it, then walk to other places for a cocktail or an appetizer, or grab a show at the beautifully preserved Granada Theater
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenville Avenue
Greenville AvenueStart at The Truck Yard just because you need to see it, then walk to other places for a cocktail or an appetizer, or grab a show at the beautifully preserved Granada Theater
Live music, outdoor patios, pizza (Cane Rossa), burgers (the famous Twisted Root) and several new spots with great menus and lots of variety.
717 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deep Ellum
Live music, outdoor patios, pizza (Cane Rossa), burgers (the famous Twisted Root) and several new spots with great menus and lots of variety.
Start at the quaint little bookstore, Wild Detectives, where you can grab a drink while you browse, then head over to Dallas Grilled Cheese or any of the other dozen or so restaurants in the area. And don't leave without stopping in Dude Sweet Chocolate or Emporium pies. And be sure to tip the street performers. They mostly play for free.
521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StStart at the quaint little bookstore, Wild Detectives, where you can grab a drink while you browse, then head over to Dallas Grilled Cheese or any of the other dozen or so restaurants in the area. And don't leave without stopping in Dude Sweet Chocolate or Emporium pies. And be sure to tip the street performers. They mostly play for free.
Yes, they serve dinner up top, but even if you don't have a reservation, you can grab a drink and watch a great Texas sunset, and the history on the viewing deck is worth the trip.
470 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd EYes, they serve dinner up top, but even if you don't have a reservation, you can grab a drink and watch a great Texas sunset, and the history on the viewing deck is worth the trip.
Best view of the city, but it can get crowded and loud later. The rooftop pool is super cool.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CANVAS Hotel | Dallas
1325 Botham Jean BlvdBest view of the city, but it can get crowded and loud later. The rooftop pool is super cool.
Parks & Nature
Well lit and wide enough to accommodate multiple riders and walkers. Great escape from the feel of the city.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Katy Trail (Dallas)Well lit and wide enough to accommodate multiple riders and walkers. Great escape from the feel of the city.
Huge family friendly and romantic spot with food trucks and a swanky restaurant. Great place to stop on your way to the Arts District
884 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyHuge family friendly and romantic spot with food trucks and a swanky restaurant. Great place to stop on your way to the Arts District
Beautiful ten mile trek around the lake if you're a runner. And you can grab a beer at the White Rock Ale House.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdBeautiful ten mile trek around the lake if you're a runner. And you can grab a beer at the White Rock Ale House.
Arts & Culture
Crow Museum of Art; The Meyerson; Winspear; Dallas Museum of Art. So much going on in such a concentrated area.
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Arts District
Crow Museum of Art; The Meyerson; Winspear; Dallas Museum of Art. So much going on in such a concentrated area.
If you're heading to our favorite mall, Northpark, to shop, allow time to duck into this little treasure just across the street. Regardless of your religion or lack thereof, it's a fascinating curation of interesting pieces and artists.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Biblical Art
7500 Park LnIf you're heading to our favorite mall, Northpark, to shop, allow time to duck into this little treasure just across the street. Regardless of your religion or lack thereof, it's a fascinating curation of interesting pieces and artists.
Don't let your politics get in the way of exploring this Dallas treasure. You'll leave feeling patriotic, regardless of your affiliation.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU BoulevardDon't let your politics get in the way of exploring this Dallas treasure. You'll leave feeling patriotic, regardless of your affiliation.